MassHealth pays for temporary absences for nonmedical leave for members in nursing facilities for up to a total of ten days per 12-month period starting with the first day of the nonmedical leave. For the purpose of NMLOA, a day is defined as a continuous 24-hour period. Absences from the nursing facility of less than 24 hours do not constitute a day of absence.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Subchapter Number and Title Page

MassHealth 1. Program Regulations

4-18

Provider Manual Series (130 CMR 456.000)

Transmittal Letter Date

Nursing Facility Manual

NF-64 09/08/25